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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have been following the progress at Domaine Trapet for years. When I tasted the 2010s I got really excited, and was thrilled by the airy lightness of the wines' character. (This is how I normally start an article...) But these are not normal times. Global warming, Covid-19 - the world …
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Domaine Trapet has for many years been at the forefront of pinot noir viticulture in Bourgogne, implementing biodynamic methods earlier than most. Jean-Louis Trapet took biodynamics seriously - and to the next level - when other producers were less courageous and maintained traditional, …
My last day of tasting is - by happy chance - focused on Gevrey-Chambertin, beginning with Domaine Marc Roy and the gorgeous wines from Alexandrine Roy. Domaine Marc Roy Lovely, charming 2019 wines from Alexandrine. They are rich and generous, but succeed in keeping the vintage on the cooler …
Trapet and Chambertin - two words that for 100 years have been closely linked together by the Trapet family's important ownership of vines in this mighty grand cru. Arthur Trapet decided to buy his first plot of Chambertin in May 1919, and this holding was later expanded to become the largest in …
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The Danish Burgundy importer Vinrosen offer a large range of fine Burgundy wines - and their annual vintage tasting is therefore a great opportunity to visit a vintage - or should I say re-visit ,, and taste the wines from bottle. Impressions red 2015s The reds 2015s are showing their best and …
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